Here’s a breakdown of what you get with each package, their features, and what makes them different:
Gold Hospital Bed Package
What’s Included:
- Drive Semi-Electric Hospital Bed
- Span America GEO 350 Series Mattress
- Drive Half Bed Rails
- Full Sheet Set (Drive Full Sheet Set)
Key Features:
- Semi-electric frame: head & foot adjust electronically; height adjusted manually.
- Mattress supports up to ~350 lb patients; fluid-proof and bacteriostatic cover; segmented foam for pressure redistribution.Half rails meant to help with safety but still allow easier access.Ships in two cartons; frame has channel construction for strength with less weight.
Gold Plus Hospital Bed Package
What’s Included:
- Medline Alterra Hospital Bed
- Medline Advantage Alterra Mattress
- Medline Alterra Bed Rails
- Drive Full Sheet Set
*Gold Plus package only available at select store locations.
Key Features:
- Full-electric bed (head, foot, height adjustments all motorized) for smooth operation.
- Therapeutic foam mattress with pressure relief, durable nylon cover, two-sided (can rotate/flip) to extend life.
- Full-length rails (or high safety rails) to prevent falls etc.
Diamond Hospital Bed Package
What’s Included:
- Span America Advantage Hospital Bed
- Span America GEO 350 Series Mattress
- Span America Pivot Assist Bed Rails
- Head/Footboard for Advantage Hospital Bed
- Drive Full Sheet Set
Key Features:
- More robust hospital bed with orthopedic no-sag grid deck, antimicrobial coatings, vertical movement that minimizes horizontal shift.
- Pivot assist rails help with transfers and adjusting, improving ease of use and safety.
- Head & footboards add aesthetics and sometimes extra functionality/controls depending on model.
Platinum Hospital Bed Package
What’s Included:
- Span America Advantage ReadyWide Hospital Bed
- Span America UltraMax Mattress
- Span America 3-Position Pivot Assist Bed Rails
- Span America Advantage ReadyWide Head and Footboard
- Nova Overbed Table
- Advantage ReadyWide Sheet Set
Key Features:
- Wide bed frame (“ReadyWide”) with advanced clinical positioning: height, Trendelenburg/reverse Trendelenburg, etc.
- High-end mattress with anatomical zoning, antimicrobial/fluid-resistant materials, large weight limits.
- Rails with pivot-assist and head/footboards with embedded controls to make adjustments more convenient.
- Overbed table included for ease of use (meals, reading) and top-tier bedding set for comfort.
If you’re choosing between packages, here’s a quick way to decide:
- Gold is best for basic needs: semi-electric adjustment, comfort, safety, reasonable price.
- Gold Plus adds full-electric convenience, better mattress, and full safety rails.
- Diamond gives stronger bed frame, assist rails, more premium mattress, nicer aesthetics + delivery service.
- Platinum is for when you want almost everything included: wide frame, high-end mattress, full access features (advanced positioning, controls, tables), and premium support.
